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Sumaya Ayad (Princess Tigerlilly) waits backstage while Bailey Macejak (Peter Pan) Gretchen Beaumier (Wendy) and Amanda Gerulski (narrator) read a scene.
  • By Mallory Gnaegy |
  • January 12, 2014
PHOTO GALLERY: Pine View Drama Club

The 25 students in Pine View Drama Club have been preparing for "Peter Pan and Wendy" since September. They typically meet weekly after school, but since Jan. 6 they've been rehearsing every day for opening night Friday, Jan. 17.

  • Arts + Culture
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • February 19, 2014
Miracle sculpture takes shape

Ed Miracle's latest piece pays homage to victims of domestic violence and will travel in the fall from his Longboat Key home to an Abu Dhabi exhibit.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Traci Kegerreis submitted this sunset photo, taken after a storm on Casey Key.
  • By Observer Staff |
  • May 7, 2015
Weather: Sarasota

Traci Kegerreis submitted this sunset photo, taken after a storm on Casey Key.

  • Sarasota
  • Neighbors
One of the books East County's Joseph Polizzi is introducing involves the artistic, decorative eggs his mother designed.
  • By Jay Heater |
  • February 20, 2019
Sarasota author introduces two new books

Sarasota author introduces two new books, including his "The Court of Winter Roses."

  • East County
  • News
Josh Falcon wears the Epic microphone.
  • By Nat Kaemmerer |
  • July 8, 2020
Rotary Club of Longboat Key obtains equipment for first responders

The fire and police departments have received safety and surveillance equipment from the club.

  • Longboat Key
  • Neighbors
Town Manager Dave Bullock allotted $214,800 for wage increases for approximately 100 general employees.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • November 4, 2015
Town staff gets pay hike

A new merit wage increase system implemented by Longboat Key Town Manager Dave Bullock Oct. 1 gave out an overall 3.8% overall increases town-wide to general employees.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Bret Hauff |
  • April 11, 2018
Manatee to fund Greer Island policing

Longboat Key Police Department will receive $5,000 per month for the next six months as part of an interlocal agreement with Manatee County.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall tonight is hosting an event for landscape enthusiasts.
  • By Amanda Sebastiano |
  • September 29, 2015
Lakewood Ranch Town Hall hosts science cafe

The Protect our Ponds Science Cafe will offer Ranch residents an outlet for voicing landscape concerns.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • April 21, 2011
Letters to the Editor

Editorial spells out insanity on federal spending; Legislature and county not guarding house values

  • Sarasota
  • Opinion
The Lift Station 87 has also prepared an updated landscaping plan for the facility, which reoriented some trees to make the building more visible.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 2, 2017
Lift Station construction remains on schedule

The city is excited about the progress of work on Lift Station 87, but the Osprey Avenue bridge remains closed as work continues.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Expectant parents Jane and Matt Thompson. Photo by Stephanie Hannum
  • By Black Tie Staff |
  • April 3, 2013
Black Tie & Tales

Baby on the way; The Giving Girls; Wanted: man who cooks; Dealing for the Afikomen; and Tidbits

  • Arts + Culture
"We both like to win," Ryan Ockey, left, said of himself and his brother, Damon. "We've had a couple of races where we’ve both been on the podium, and that’s pretty cool." Courtesy photo.
  • By Pam Eubanks |
  • February 22, 2012
Cardel Homes revved up for Payton

The homebuilder will auction off shotgun-seat laps in its Ferrari racecars to raise funds for the Payton Wright Foundation and another charity.

  • East County
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • January 8, 2014
East County: top issues to watch in 2014

The East County Observer profiles some of the year's most pressing issues.

  • East County
  • News
Sarasota Orchestra President and CEO Joseph McKenna outlined how the organization arrived at its vision for a venue in Payne Park at a packed meeting Tuesday evening.
  • By David Conway |
  • March 14, 2019
Orchestra's Payne Park proposal met with opposition

Questions about green space and tennis facilities dominated a workshop regarding the Sarasota Orchestra's vision for a new venue near downtown.

  • Sarasota
  • News
City planners are centering safety in conversations about transportation in Sarasota, particularly when it comes to pedestrians and cyclists.
  • By David Conway |
  • August 13, 2020
City planners consider traffic safety strategies

A partnership with the University of South Florida is one prong in a multifaceted plan for improving pedestrian and cycling safety in Sarasota.

  • Sarasota
  • News
Dr. Paul Evans
  • By Anna Brugmann |
  • October 5, 2017
Sarasota doctor helps seniors make healthier decisions

To eat better, doctor Paul Evans says it only takes a few simple decisions.

  • Health
The following rendering shows how a roundabout at U.S. 41 and 10th Street would look. Courtesy rendering.
  • By Kurt Schultheis |
  • June 7, 2012
Roundabouts receive tentative approval

Sarasota city commissioners want to approve the landscaping of two U.S. 41 roundabouts along the bayfront at 10th and 14th streets because they feel they are 'signature pieces' that will act as the 'gateway of the city.'

  • Sarasota
  • News
  • By Observer Staff |
  • March 20, 2013
News Briefs

Longboat campaign-sign debate continues; Intracoastal dredging occurring behind Key

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Robin Hartill |
  • March 28, 2012
Planning & Zoning Board puts Comp Plan policy on hold

The Planning & Zoning Board moved forward with changes to its Comprehensive Plan with the exception of one policy that some say could impact a future cellular tower.

  • Longboat Key
  • News
  • By Jen Blanco |
  • March 9, 2010
Professional Golf Tips 101

East County PGA Professionals share tips for improving your game.

  • East County
  • Sports
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